"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is positive involvement of parents." —Jane D. Hull When I walked through the door at 10 p.m. last night, I was not ready for the shocking news my 13-year-old son was about to lay on me. I had just sat down... Continue Reading →
Balancing Act
"I constantly go between wanting you to stay my little baby forever, and being excited about all of the amazing things you'll do in this life."—Anonymous When the alarm clock finally stirs me from sleep, the light from the hallway greets me. It is 6:15 a.m. and it appears I am already late. I stumble-shuffle... Continue Reading →
What a man, what a man
"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom."—Umberto Eco They are at again. The neighbors across the street. I can hear the house door fling open and I hear it again as... Continue Reading →